Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The law forces contractors and subcontractors on state‑funded construction projects worth $500,000 or more to have apprentices or journeyworkers perform at least 20 % of total labor hours, or else contribute to a state apprenticeship fund. It adds reporting, penalties and a waiver process, and extends the rules to university‑system and community‑college procurement. The goal is to grow the skilled workforce and ensure apprentices get on‑the‑job experience.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Apr 2, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Apr 2, 2026
• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Feb 19, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410
2. Apr 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 11, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 11, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
8. Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
11. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
12. Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Wells · sponsor
• Addison
• Alston
• Boafo
• Coley
• Ivey
• J. Long
• Palakovich Carr
• Pasteur
• Roberson
• Roberts
• Ruff
• Ruth
• Solomon
• Stinnett
• Turner
• Wims
• Woods
• Young

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